First it was the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America making strike headlines, then the United Auto Workers. more

I had the pleasure of visiting with a lifelong friend from out of state recently, and she shared that she was hurting for her daughter, a Pastor’s kid, who’d been told by a friend that she wasn’t a good Christian. Why? Because of a book she’d read. more

CMH Hospice's annual holiday fundraiser honors the lives of loved ones more

For those who have lost a loved one, the holiday season is often the most difficult time of the year. If this describes your situation, we want to try and help by providing a special event called “Surviving the Holidays.” Coming up on Saturday, Nov. 4, Berean Baptist Church, 4450 Scenic Ave. in Bolivar, will be hosting “Surviving the Holidays” from 10 a.m. till noon. Anyone who has lost a loved one is invited to attend, but pre-registration is encouraged because space is limited. For more information, or to pre-register, contact the church at 417-326-7758. more

For those who have lost a loved one, the holiday season is often the most difficult time of the year. If this describes your situation, we want to try and help by providing a special event called “Surviving the Holidays.” Coming up on Saturday, Nov. 4, Berean Baptist Church, 4450 Scenic Ave. in Bolivar, will be hosting “Surviving the Holidays” from 10 a.m. till noon. Anyone who has lost a loved one is invited to attend, but pre-registration is encouraged because space is limited. For more information, or to pre-register, contact the church at 417-326-7758. more

Rondo Baptist Church will be having their 5th Sunday Sing on Sunday, Oct. 29. There will be a free chili and soup supper starting at 5 p.m. more

At Saturday's 2nd Annual Recovery Month Awareness Dinner sponsored by Sling -n-Stones Ministries, Dr. Tony Berry shared an inspirational message about the trials and successes of his personal family's history with addiction, reminding those attending that addiction does affect everyone. More than 100 people attended the free dinner at the Bolivar First Christian Church in support of Sling -n- Stones work with addiction recovery and prevention. more

Come and worship at 9 a.m. Sunday Sept. 17, with the McNeills at the Aldrich United Methodist Church, Aldrich. more

Come and worship at 9 a.m. Sunday Sept. 17, with the McNeills at the Aldrich United Methodist Church, Aldrich. more

Red Letter Edition will appear in concert and will lead worship music Sunday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m., on the east lawn of Open Hearts United Methodist Church. A pot-luck dinner will follow at approximately 11:15 a.m. All are invited. The church is located at 105 E. Division, Bolivar more

Red Letter Edition will appear in concert and will lead worship music Sunday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m., on the east lawn of Open Hearts United Methodist Church. A pot-luck dinner will follow at approximately 11:15 a.m. All are invited. The church is located at 105 E. Division, Bolivar more

I read a Twitter post a few years ago that said, “This is Dave’s wife. Yesterday evening Dave had a massive heart attack and did not survive. I am so sorry to have to tell you this. This will be his final tweet. He appreciated you – keep up the good fight.” more

Bolivar First Christian Church VBS will be on Aug. 14, Aug. 16 and Aug. 18. Supper will be from 5:15-5:40 p.m. with VBS activities from 5:45-8 p.m. more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

The community is invited to a Family Play Day organized by Polk County KLIFE on Saturday, Aug. 5. more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

Bolivar Pentecostal Church of God, located at 329 High Street in Bolivar, will be having a Kids Crusade with Dawson and McKenzie Brooks from Joplin. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 31 through Wednesday, Aug. 2. more

Bolivar Pentecostal Church of God, located at 329 High Street in Bolivar, will be having a Kids Crusade with Dawson and McKenzie Brooks from Joplin. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 31 through Wednesday, Aug. 2. more

Rondo Baptist Church will be having their Fifth Sunday Singing at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 30, featuring music from Red Letter Edition with Bob Lovett and the band. more

Bolivar Pentecostal Church of God, located at 329 High Street in Bolivar, will be having a Kids Crusade with Dawson and McKenzie Brooks from Joplin. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 31 through Wednesday, Aug. 2. more

Mt. Gilead UMC will be celebrating its 170th birthday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 1. more

I heard a sermon by Josh Thompson at Hope Church a few years ago that made an impact. He said (I’m paraphrasing): “Many of you have built a fortress using bricks of subtle hopelessness.” more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

Looking for something your kids can do this summer? Children will have the opportunity to participate in Vacation Bible School at area churches. more

The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites area churches and organizations to submit their Vacation Bible School (VBS) announcements. more